H. Rider Haggard papers, 1866-1956

Creator:: Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925
Extent:: 2 linear feet 4 boxes
Language:: English .
Scope and content:: The collection is composed of 66 letters from Haggard to various members of his family, primarily to his sister-in-law, Agnes Barber Haggard, who had been his secretary. There are nearly 250 letters addressed to Haggard, to Coulson Kernahan, and to others. Among the correspondents are: James Barrie, Hall Caine, Mrs Patrick Campbell, Joseph Chamberlain, Wilkie Collins, Marie Corelli, Austin Dobson, A. Conan Doyle, J.A. Froude, John Galsworthy, Edmund Gosse, Andrew Lang, C.J. Longman, J.E. Millais, William Morris, Ouida, Grant Richards, Rafael Sabatini, and John Tenniel. There are several manuscripts by Haggard and printed materials relating to him. There are 20 letters from Haggard to his oldest sister, Ella Green, and about 110 to his brother, Col. Andrew C.P. Haggard.
Biographical / historical:: English novelist.

Acquisition information:: Source of acquisition--Myers, W.A. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1981. Accession number--M-1981.
Processing information:: Processed JLW 07/--/85.
Arrangement:: Cataloged.
Accruals:: Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Other finding aids:: Collection inventory is available as a PDF file. Collection can be requested through CLIO.
Alternative form available:: All except "Childhood Memories" a.ms.(2p) are on: microfilm.

Access and use

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This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

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Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Librarian for Rare Books and Manuscripts.

Preferred citation:: Identification of specific item; Date (if known); H. RIder Haggard papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:: Rare Book & Manuscript Library

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